Love does no harm to its neighbor.      Romans 13:10

Dear Child,

If I cut you with a knife, do I love you? That depends. If I’m a thief trying to steal your money, of course I don’t love you. But if I’m a doctor performing surgery on you to save your life, then yes, I do love you. It doesn’t just matter what you do to someone, it also matters why  you do it.

Have you ever told on someone who was breaking the rules? Why did you do it? If you did it just so you could see that person get in trouble, you did not act out of love. But if you did it because you knew that person was in danger of ruining his life by breaking the rules, you did it out of love. When telling on someone will make things better in the long run, that’s when it’s the loving thing to do. Love doesn’t always look like love. But if you are truly helping someone, your actions are motivated by love.

Your Helper,
God

fishforpeople:

Ecclesiastes 6:9

Bless the homeless.

This morning, I must say was definitely amazing. While the adults of GPC fed the homeless at Pioneer Square, Downtown Seattle, the youth of GPC gathered together and sang in front of the homeless, & while we were at it, we were definitely worshipping the Lord. Our voices weren’t probably projected as i’m sure most of us were hoping to. But being heard or not being heard, it doesn’t make a difference when you’re worshipping or praying. God hears everything you say & think. Watching homeless people eat their food, watch us sing, and just seeing them in general really just touched me. Every time i see homeless people, I always cry inside, and pray for them. No joke. I don’t remember any time when I haven’t passed by a homeless person and didn’t pray. It hurts seeing them like that. Some may lie about not having money, or using it on wrong purposes. But people have to understand, their human like us, and we all deserve a home. So while we prayed today, I thanked God how he gave them life, and I prayed that they would find their “Home.” Not an actual home [though that is great] But their home with God. While worshipping, I teared up few times, because it’s really touching and it hurts.. Man today was my first experience helping the homeless with a Church. I’m glad i skipped dance practice for it, because it was all worth it.

Have I ever mentioned how much i love everyone at GPC? I don’t know what’s going on, but I’ve been feeling .. Well myself lately? Actually being there in crowds, joining conversations, laughing hard like I usually did, and didn’t always fake it. Haa, it’s a wonderful feeling. Sorta scares me at the same time.. It’s been a while since i’ve felt this kind of happiness, still adjusting… I hope i don’t push it away.

Lord you’re amazing.

fishforpeople:

Luke 19:10

Every moment

bestfriendofbo:

meesme:

Happy Moments -Praise God

Difficult Moments -Seek God

Quiet Moments - Worship God

Painful Moments - Trust God

Every Moment - Thank God

Why is Jesus better than Santa Claus.

markmejia:

hellomoon:

Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh.
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year.
JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies.
JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited.
JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart.

You have to wait in line to see Santa.
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap.
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn’t know your name, all he can say is “Hi little boy or girl,what’s your name?”
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly.
JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO!
JESUS offers health, help and hope.

While Santa says “You better not cry”.
JESUS says “Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.”

Santa’s little helpers make toys.
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree.
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

Its obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO CHRISTmas is all about.

We need to put CHRIST back in CHRISTmas.

JESUS is still the reason for the season.

Yes, JESUS is better,
He is even better than Santa Claus.

ragamuffin-princess:

bestfriendofbo:

heyitstaylorr:

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fishforpeople:

Matthew 11:28

Felt Good

I love fridays. Two reasons; WEEKEND !! & Friday Night Live with GPC :] I’m so bipolar with my relationship with God.. I’m there.. I’m not there, and so on. Tonight, I felt there. It’s been a while since i’ve worshipped and meant it, and ohh man it felt great. I miss that feeling you know? It’s so powerful, that you really just don’t want to stop worshipping..  Tonight was pretty different. Actually my day was pretty different than any other day. I don’t think there was a moment of me feeling mad, sad, or stressed out today. Everything went welll. Thank God yea? :] I love GPC, they’re amazing people, & i’m so glad I go there now. Hmm I’m in a very good mood that i can’t even focus on this post >.<

You know, even though i feel fine right now, i miss things a lot.. How things used to be. Yea; I pray things go back as how it used to. Sometimes when i miss something too much, i just don’t want to be around anymore. & I’d rather avoid what i’m missing than confronting it.

Other than that, tonight was good .

slsj:

fishforpeople:

Philippians 4:8